How to Plan for the Ongoing Costs of an ERP System

It’s no secret that enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems represent a major investment in both time and money. What is less well known is that systems like Sage ERP and other robust online accounting software suites come with continuing costs that can be highly variable. A number of factors will…

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Session Highlights – Sage 100: Customizer

One of the most instructional and informative sessions at the recently concluded Sage Summit 2016 was Sage 100: Customizer.  This session was led by Steve Malgren, Sr. Director of Engineering at Sage, and Elliott Pritchard, Principal Architect at Sage Software.  This session was a great beginner course for users and…

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Session Highlights – Sage 100: The Road Ahead

One of the most interesting sessions I attended at Sage Summit 2016 was “Sage 100: The Road Ahead”.  Each year at this event, Sage discusses each of the Sage product lines and covers what new features have been released, what they are currently working on, and what they are planning…

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Calculating the Internal Costs of an ERP System

When thinking about the cost of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, many companies focus too much on the price tag of the system itself. The software and services combined do represent a significant investment but it’s important to remember that the costs associated with an ERP implementation cover more…

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Inventory Advisor Basics Now Included with Sage 100cloud

Sage announced at their annual conference in Chicago that Inventory Advisor Basics is now included, at no additional cost, to Sage 100C and Sage 300C customers.  Customers need to be on the Complete or Advanced Bundle with Gold or Platinum support levels. Sage Inventory Advisor Basics is a lighter version…

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4 Hidden Costs of NOT Investing in an ERP System

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is the backbone of a business. In industries as diverse as banking and livestock management, these software systems manage inventory, track orders, manage production, monitor revenue, and even oversee staff through one integrated dashboard. Read on to learn why investing in an ERP is…

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As a Sage Software User, Why Should I Attend Sage Summit?

Over my career as a Sage 100 Consultant, I have attended many Sage Summits. They were previously held in cities such as Palm Springs, Nashville, Orlando, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, New Orleans and this year in Chicago.  The event has grown to a very large scale production that connects Customers,…

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Reflections on Sage Summit 2016

As I made my journey to Chicago on July 23, 2016, the long trip included a 2 hour airline delay.  Yet even with this exhausting and lengthy amount of travel, I was still able to feel a sense of anticipation and excitement in the air.  Why was I feeling a…

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